scintillation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (physics) a flash of light that is produced in a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or ionizing particle
  2. noun a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
    sparkling; twinkle.
  3. noun a brilliant display of wit
  4. noun the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
    glister; glitter; glisten; sparkle.
  5. noun the twinkling of the stars caused when changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere produce uneven refraction of starlight

WordNet

Scin`til*la"tion noun
Etymology
L. scintillatio: cf. F. scintillation.
Definitions
  1. The act of scintillating.
  2. A spark of flash emitted in scintillating.
    These scintillations are . . . the inflammable effluences discharged from the bodies collided. Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1913